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[Motion acupuncture for therapeutic target].

Decheng Chen1, Guanhu Yang2, Fuchun Wang3

  • 1Natural Acupuncture & Wellness P. C. 161 Madison Ave 2N, New York 10016, U.S.A.

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu = Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
|December 13, 2017
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Motion acupuncture (MA) combines needle insertion with guided patient movements for treating pain and soft tissue injuries. This technique involves precise target examination and specific needling methods during therapeutic exercises.

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Area of Science:

  • Integrative and Complementary Medicine
  • Physical Therapy
  • Acupuncture Research

Background:

  • Motion acupuncture (MA) is a specialized technique integrating acupuncture with patient-directed physical activity.
  • It involves needle retention during active movement, allocinesis, and load exercises under professional supervision.
  • MA addresses pain and soft tissue injuries by stimulating acupoints during therapeutic motion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the methodology and applications of motion acupuncture.
  • To describe the procedures for target examination, acupuncture techniques, and motion methods in MA.
  • To highlight the clinical efficacy of MA in treating pain and related disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Target examination involves palpation along meridians, sinews, muscles, and fascia using techniques like pressing, sliding, and grasping.
Keywords:
motion acupuncturepressure pointtarget pointtrigger point

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  • Acupuncture involves standard needles with methods such as floating, perpendicular, oblique, single, and multi-insertion.
  • Motion methods include flexion, extension, stretching, and resistance exercises with retained needles.

    • Main Results:

    • MA utilizes specific examination and needling techniques tailored to patient movement.
    • The technique is adaptable for various active, allocinesis, and load-bearing exercises.
    • Clinical application demonstrates efficacy in treating pain and soft tissue injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Motion acupuncture is a viable technique for pain management and soft tissue rehabilitation.
    • The integration of movement with acupuncture enhances therapeutic outcomes.
    • Further research can explore MA's potential in treating visceral disorders.